Victor C Billiot

Victor “Mr. Vic” C. Billiot, age 88 yrs. entered peacefully into heaven on Friday, January 10, 2014 surrounded by his loving family in Crown Point, LA. Devoted husband of Mildred Pennison Billiot by 2nd marriage and the late Mae Breaux by his 1st marriage. Son of the late Joseph Billiot and Lucille Rudolph Billiot. Brother of Eva Shanks (Carey) of Katie, TX and Eugene, Emile, Albert “Steve”, Edward, Edwin, Joseph Billiot, Ellen Barrios and Edna McCain. Born in Barataria, LA and as a child his family moved to New Orleans. He made his 1st communion; he confirmed and was also an altar boy at St. Louis Cathedral Church. At 16 yrs. old he joined the Merchant Marines and served in WWII. He moved to Crown Point and at 21 yrs. He married Mae Breaux of Pierre Part, LA and together raised 4 children: Linda Hingle (Simon), Gloria Price (Andrew), Victor M. Billiot (Diane) and Debbie Mosby (William “Bubba”). A proud grandfather of Denise Hotard, Brandy Mochak (Sean), Stacy Randazzo (Eric),Andrea Price, Valarie LaRosa (Jeff), Kristen Smith (Joe), Cindy Dufrene (Jason), Scott, Joshua Mosby and Mona Schaub (Charlie)In 1950 he established Billiot Boat Works. Through the years as a boat builder he met many people and never met a stranger. He loved people, his family and his Cajun lifestyle. He loved his craft as a boat builder and said “If a man loves what he does, he never worked a day in his life”. He served as usher at St. Pius Catholic Church in Crown Point and served his Lord. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Pennison Billiot; his step children: T.J., Jimmy, June (Pete), Jane Labouf, Jill Cuatecontzi and Mark Penninson (Louise). A grandfather and great-grandfather of many. He is survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Pius Catholic Church, 8151 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, LA on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Visitation from 10:00 am to Mass time. Interment in St. Pius Cemetery, Crown Point, LA. On line condolences at www.westsideleitzeaganfuneralhome.com